PHILIP BURNARD is Emeritus Professor of Nursing at Cardiff University, Wales, UK. He is the author of many books and papers and has taught internationally. His research interests have included interpersonal skills and counselling, stress and culture in nursing. He continues to work with colleges and universities around the world.

PAUL MORRISON is Dean of School of Nursing and Midwifery, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia. He has a long-standing interest in the mental health area and the education of health professionals. A major focus of his research over the years has been the evaluation of services for consumers. More recently he has published a number of papers in the area of health promotion. Paul also works as a psychologist in private practice in Canberra. He is a Chartered Psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.

HEATHER GLUYAS is Associate Professor and Deputy Dean of School of Nursing and Midwifery, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia.